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Marketing & Communications Manager with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater PA Chapter 💜| Former TV Reporter 🎥|@WestminsterPA grad| Views expressed are my own
Pittsburgh, PA
Joined February 2015
During this morning’s plenary session, @DrMariaALZ shared some exciting #AAIC24 stats: 🔬 8,500 attendings are here in Philly and 4,500 are joining us online 🔬 57% of attendees are women 🔬 One-third of attendees are under age 35 🔬500 attendees are AAIC conference
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The Pascoal Lab bus is en route to Philadelphia for #AAIC24! With special guests and friends Victor Villemagne and Amantha Thathiah from the University of Pittsburgh. We are excited to see our colleagues and friends in Philly!
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Breaking News: The FDA has granted approval of Kisunla (donanemab) for the treatment of people living with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. We celebrate Kisunla’s approval, as more treatment options mean a greater opportunity for #MoreTime. https://t.co/vBTSicKyZ4
alz.org
Alzheimer's Association national site – information on Alzheimer's disease and dementia symptoms, diagnosis, stages, treatment, care and support resources.
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“This gives hope. It’s momentous.” Hear our CEO and President @joannepikedrph talk with @MariaShriver on the @TodayShow about the recent approval of Leqembi (lecanemab) and what it means for those living in the earliest stages of the disease.
A promising, new Alzheimer’s drug just received full approval from the FDA. @mariashriver takes a deeper look at how it slows cognitive decline and shares everything you need to know.
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100 holes of golf in one day? That’s what one 15 year old did today to raise money for The Longest Day! Thank you so much Nick! Also, thank you to @WNEP for covering the event. Check out the story below. https://t.co/PMVFWAb4Uf
wnep.com
That was the lofty goal 15-year-old Nicholas Werner set his sights on to raise money in his grandfather's honor.
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Alzheimer’s patients deserve the same Medicare access to effective treatments as those with other terminal diseases. Tell CMS to stop blocking access for those with #Alzheimers. @GReschenthaler @SenFettermanPA @SenBobCasey Help us #ENDALZ #progress @AlzGPA
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These numbers tell the story of #AlzheimersInAmerica. Our families, our economy and our communities are straining under the weight of this disease. But together, we can make a difference. Watch 👁️, share ➡️ and join the fight to end Alzheimer’s 💜. #ENDALZ
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Thank you @rickdayton of @KDKARadio for speaking to our Executive Director this afternoon about frontotemporal dementia. Listen to the full interview below. https://t.co/rUAR6kaK3Z
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A newly approved drug targets sticky plaques of protein in the brain to slow Alzheimer's disease.
fox43.com
A newly approved drug targets sticky plaques of protein in the brain to slow Alzheimer's disease.
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Do you have questions about lecanemab? If so, read through the FAQ's to learn more about this new treatment.
alz.org
Lecanemab (Leqembi™) has received accelerated approval as a treatment for early Alzheimer’s from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration .
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https://t.co/swQb8n2wn4 Over a recent 20-year period, deaths from heart disease went down 7.3%, while deaths from Alzheimer’s increased 145%. In 2022, Alzheimer’s and other dementias will cost the nation $321 billion.
fox56.com
The Alzheimer’s Association is leading the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research.In Pennsylvania there are over 280 thou
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Thank you @TribLIVE for shining a light on Alzheimer's and sharing Dayna Brown's story on the winter solstice. #ENDALZ
https://t.co/AmXJ6e6BJP
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Today is the 1 year anniversary of Victoria Bayle's Alzheimer's disease diagnosis. The Edinboro woman shares what she wants others to know about her journey over the last year, in the video below. Join Victoria in fighting back by getting involved at https://t.co/kdfLmb5uRm.
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Thank you @rickdayton of @KDKARadio for speaking to us about the results of the Phase 3 clinical trial of lecanemab, a treatment that could meaningfully change the course of the disease for people in the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s. #ENDALZ
https://t.co/IkzBywWE1N
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Alzheimer's Association Celebrity Champion and "The Voice" contestant @jayallenofficia performed a fantastic show on Saturday in York County at Pheasant Run Greenhouse! It was a beautiful day for the benefit concert. We are so thankful for the support in our fight to #ENDALZ.
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Last night, #ENDALZ Celebrity Champion @jayallenofficia made his debut on NBC’s #TheVoice! 🎤 Thank you Jay for putting Alzheimer’s in the spotlight in honor of your Mama. We will be cheering you on! 💜 Read the story behind his moving song at https://t.co/utyh2WgvpY.
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A mother, in her 40's, shares her story of living with Alzheimer's. Thank you Victoria for sharing your story, as well as @KDKA and @PGHTodayLive. #ENDALZ
ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS: A local mother shares her story of living with Alzheimer's. Learn more about how you can help support and raise awareness this October at the @alzassociation Alzheimer’s Walk. #sponsored #ENDALZ
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Today, we kick off our first Walk to End Alzheimer's event in Monroe County (Tannersville)! Our volunteers, participants, sponsors and staff look forward to seeing all of you at a Walk event near you. Let's make this a great #Walk2EndAlz season together! https://t.co/4uqRKBpGGs
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Thank you @rickdayton of @KDKARadio for speaking to us about the latest findings in Alzheimer's and dementia science. Listen to the interview below. https://t.co/4buo8DYwZV via @audacy
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